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WASHINGTON - Videos of a deceased Maryland rapper have been circulating the internet after his family held a home-going celebration for him inside a popular D.C. nightclub. READ MORE: Family of Goonew talks after his home-going celebration sparks controversyThe online videos show the lifeless body of Markelle Morrow, also known as Goonew, propped up on a stage inside Bliss Nightclub.The memorial service took place Sunday, several weeks after the 24-year-old was fatally shot in District Heights, Maryland. Bliss released a statement on the matter after numerous people questioned via social media why the rapper's body – adorned with designer clothes and a crown atop his head – was on public display. "Our deepest condolences to Goonew’s family, friends and fans," the nightclub wrote on its Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Philadelphia Police Car PHILADELPHIA - Homicide detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting in North Philadelphia. Investigators say the shooting happened around 1:52 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities in Philadelphia used jail phone records to help convict four men of the 2011 mistaken identity murder of a furniture delivery driver, according to the district attorney's office. While in custody for a murder, authorities said Chad Rannels plotted with associates Michael Blackston, Semaj Armstead, and Rashawn Combs, to kill a key witness whom the defendants believed was going to testify against Rannels.Rannels and the trio were recorded on telephone calls formulating the plot, officials said.Philadelphia Police Detective John Verrechio pieced clues together through jail telephone calls that had occurred between Rannels and his associates, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner's Office. In a case of mistaken identity, officials said on Dec. 10 the men killed Kevin Drinks as he sat in his delivery truck on the 900 block of Watts Street in North Philadelphia.Over a decade later, Philadelphia jury found Rannels, Blackston, and Armstead guilty of First Degree Murder, Conspiracy, and related charges.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a teenager was killed Monday during a broad daylight shooting near Temple University's campus. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 2200 block of North 15th Street just before 3 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Police say they found a male victim, believed to be between 14-18-years old, suffering from gunshot wounds to the shoulder, back and torso. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he died, according to police. The deadly shooting happened near Temple University's campus, an area that has seen a recent spike in violent crimes.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify the suspects accused of shooting at a playground in Mill Creek. According to police, the incident happened on March 21 around 10: 15 p.m. Authorities say more than 60 shots were fired at the West Mill Creek Playground basketball court on the 5000 block of Reno Street. No injuries were reported, according to investigators. Philadelphia police are searching for the suspects who allegedly fired more than 60 shots at a playground in Mill Creek.  Police say they are attempting to locate a white SUV, possibly an Infiniti JX35, that was caught on surveillance video leaving the scene. Anyone who sees the suspects or with information about the incident is urged to contact police at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip here. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

CLEVELAND, OHIO: Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) ((Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images))CLEVELAND - Joel Embiid had 44 points and 17 rebounds, James Harden recorded his second triple-double with Philadelphia and the 76ers locked up a playoff spot with a 112-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.Embiid was questionable coming into the game with a sore ankle.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Southwest Philadelphia, authorities say. According to investigators, the incident happened on the 6500 block of Lindbergh Boulevard at 4:52 p.m.Police say a 23-year-old man was shot seven times through the body. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:13 p.m., according to investigators. Police say one arrest has been made and no guns were recovered.

PHILADELPHIA - TRENTON, N.J. - Two people were killed and at least four firefighters were injured in a three-alarm fire in Trenton on Saturday. Authorities say the fire broke out around 7 p.m. on the 800 block of Carteret Avenue. The four firefighters who were injured have been listed in stable condition, according to fire officials. According to the Trenton Fire Department, the home sustained massive damage. PHILADELPHIA - Sunday's conditions include morning showers and even flurries for some parts ahead of afternoon storms in the Delaware Valley. The late-afternoon storms will be spotty with some areas seeing hail. FOX 29's Drew Anderson says the storms will wrap up Sunday evening as the wind cranks up a bit making a chilly close to the weekend that only saw highs in the mid-50s. Temperatures in the mid-50s will continue throughout the week. Looking ahead, Monday will be the only dry day of the week with a tease of sun in the morning ahead of clouds. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: David McCormack #33 of the Kansas Jayhawks shoots the ball as Jermaine Samuels #23 of the Villanova Wildcats defends in the second half of the game during the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal.

SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) - Six people were killed and 10 injured in a mass shooting early Sunday as bars and nightclubs were closing in downtown Sacramento and police in California’s state capital were searching for at least one suspect.Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said at a news conference that police were patrolling the area at about 2 a.m. when they heard gunfire. When they arrived at the scene, they found a large crowd gathered on the street and six people dead.

Following weeks of constant bombardment, the outskirts of Kyiv have gone quiet as Ukrainian forces retake territory around the country’s capital. What’s left, though, is utter devastation.

TRENTON, N.J. - Two people were killed and at least four firefighters were injured in a three-alarm fire in Trenton on Saturday. Authorities say the fire broke out around 7 p.m.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A blanket closure of social media is NOT permissible under any circumstances, because it is not inciting the people, but the people are expressing their legitimate right, said the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka has blocked access to Social Media following a request by the Ministry of Defense. This was confirmed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Technology.The move comes after the government decided to impose an nationwide curfew that came into effect from 6 PM on Saturday (2) to 6 AM on Monday (4).

COLOMBO (News 1st); State Minister of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development, Namal Rajapaksa has said that he NEVER condones the blocking of Social Media.“I will never condone the blocking of social media. The availability of VPN, just like I’m using now, makes such bans completely useless.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has blocked access to Social Media following a request by the Ministry of Defense. This was confirmed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Technology.The move comes after the government decided to impose an nation-wide curfew that came into effect from 6 PM on Saturday (2) to 6 AM on Monday (4).Nation-wide Protests :Nation-wide ‘Peoples Protests’, were planned for Sunday (3), most publicly affirming zero political affiliation.

PHILADELPHIA - Two men are in critical condition after being shot Saturday afternoon in North Philadelphia, according to Philadelphia police. Authorities say the incident happened on the 2600 block of W.

BOYERTOWN, Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police is investigating a carjacking that took place in Reading on Saturday. According to police, the incident happened just before 3:30 p.m.

Police are investigating after a man was shot in the twice in a daytime shooting in Port Richmond.  PHILADELPHIA - A man is in critical condition after being shot Saturday afternoon in Port Richmond, according to Philadelphia police. Authorities say a 40-year-old man was shot on the 2600 block of W.

PHILADELPHIA - An unidentified man is dead after crashing into several parked cars in Wynnefield on Saturday, police say. According to Philadelphia police, officers with the 19th District responded to the 2000 block of N 54th Street at 1:30 p.m. The man, who is believed to be in his 30s, was driving a White Hyundai Elantra north on 54th Street at a high rate of speed when he swerved and hit multiple parked cars, police say. Authorities say he was transported to Lankenau Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Photo: GETTY NEW CASTLE, Del. - Two people are in the hospital in critical condition after becoming trapped inside a New Castle home during a fire, authorities from the Delaware fire marshal's office say. According to officials, the fire started after 6:00 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Two people have died after a car crash in Mayfair on Saturday morning, authorities say. According to police, the incident happened on the 6400 block of Frankford Avenue at 11:45 a.m. Authorities say, a red Ford F250 was traveling north on Frankford Avenue when it was cut off by a motorcycle moving west on Passmore. Police say the motorcyclist, 62, was ejected onto the sidewalk. He was taken to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital by medics and was pronounced dead at 12:31 p.m., according to officials. Additionally, police say the Ford lost control of the car and struck a man sitting on a bench. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene at 12:06 p.m., according to authorities. No arrests have been made. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Philadelphia Police Cruiser PHILADELPHIA - Homicide detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting in West Philadelphia. According to authorities, the shooting happened on the 200 block of N.

WASHINGTON - Five fetuses were found in a D.C. home after a tip lead to the shocking discovery, according to authorities.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherD.C.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Police are investigating after a man allegedly shot and killed his daughter's boyfriend after he broke into their home.St.

HELLERTOWN, Pa. - Two young girls have died following a house fire in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Authorities say the fire broke out just before 1 a.m. Friday on the 600 block of Linden Street in Hellertown. The coroner’s office announced Friday afternoon that Brianna Baer, 15, and Abigail Kaufman, 10, both died as a result of the fire. No further injuries have been reported at this time and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. This is a developing story.

Marquis Graham (Philadelphia Police Department) PHILADELPHIA - A volunteer coach with the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia has been arrested and charged with the rape of a 15-year-old girl, police announced Friday. The alleged incident occurred back on March 9, around 3:30 p.m., after the victim left the PAL center on the 3100 block of Ridge Avenue. Police say the victim was walking from to her place of work when 26-year-year old Marquis Graham offered to give her a ride. She accepted his offer and got into his car. MORE HEADLINES: Once the victim got into Graham’s car, police say she was sexually assaulted by Graham.

KYIV, Ukraine - Russian troops left the heavily contaminated Chernobyl nuclear site early Friday after returning control to the Ukrainians, authorities said, as residents in parts of eastern Ukraine braced for renewed attacks and awaited blocked supplies of food and other humanitarian relief.Ukraine’s state power company, Energoatom, said the pullout at Chernobyl came after soldiers received "significant doses" of radiation from digging trenches in the forest in the exclusion zone around the closed plant. The International Atomic Energy Agency said it could not independently confirm the exposure claim.In what would be the first attack of its kind, if confirmed, the governor of Russia's Belgorod region accused Ukraine of flying helicopter gunships across the border on Friday morning and striking an oil depot.The depot run by Russian energy giant Rosneft is located about 35 kilometers (21 miles) north of the Ukraine-Russia border.

PHOENIX - Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has signed bills banning transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams and prohibiting gender reassignment surgeries for minors.The governor described Senate bills 1138 and 1165 as legislation to "protect female athletes" and "to ensure that individuals undergoing irreversible gender reassignment surgery are of adult age.""This legislation is common-sense and narrowly-targeted to address these two specific issues ⁠— while ensuring that transgender individuals continue to receive the same dignity, respect and kindness as every individual in our society," Ducey said in a Twitter thread.Two GOP governors last week bucked conservatives in their party and vetoed bills in Indiana and Utah requiring trans girls to play on boys sports teams.Republicans have said blocking transgender players from girls sports teams would protect the integrity of women’s sports, fearing that trans athletes would have an advantage.Many point to the transgender collegiate swimmer Lia Thomas, who won an individual title at the NCAA Women’s Division I Swimming and Diving Championship last week.But there are few trans athletes in Arizona schools.

Police said an officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver who was later arrested after he sped away. PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a driver whose license was suspended last year for drunk driving was intoxicated when he plowed into a Philadelphia police officer Wednesday night. Terrell Lee, 41, was charged Thursday with a number of crimes including aggravated assault and aggravated assault while DUI. Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that two officers were walking back to their car during a traffic stop on the 6700 block of Torresdale Avenue when the officer nearest the road was struck by a black Chevy that crossed over the double yellow lines. Small said the 44-year-old officer was launched 10 feet and landed on the northbound side of the road.

WASHINGTON - Five fetuses were found in a D.C. home after a tip lead to the shocking discovery, according to authorities.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherD.C.

Malik Johnson, 24, is accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle earlier this week. (Philadelphia Police Department)PHILADELPHIA - Authorities have identified a man they say led police on a pursuit through Philadelphia in a stolen vehicle after a road rage incident. Malik Johnson, a 24-year-old Horsham man, is facing multiple counts of simple assault, aggravated assault, criminal mischief and related offenses in the incident that occurred Tuesday night. Around 9:30 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Three people were injured during a fire Thursday night at a property in Southwest Philadelphia, according to officials. Firefighters were called to a three-story home on the 1100 block of South 52nd Street just before 5 p.m. and found a heavy fire on the first floor.The fire struck a second alarm shortly after firefighters responded, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department. The department tweeted around 5:30 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia police officer is expected to be OK after authorities said she was hit by a suspected drunk driver who was later arrested Wednesday night.Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that two officers were walking back to their car during a traffic stop on the 6700 block of Torresdale Avenue when the officer on the driver's side was struck by a black Chevy that crossed over the double yellow lines. Small said the female officer was launched 10 feet and landed on the northbound side of the road. She was taken by ambulance to Jefferson Hospital with head injuries and bruises, but is in stable condition.Witnesses told police the driver sped away from the collision and drove through several red lights.

PHILADELPHIA - A suspect has died after police say he was shot by a customer inside a North Philadelphia corner store that he was attempting to rob Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after noon on the 1400 block of Master Street – a few blocks from Temple University’s campus. Police say the unidentified suspect was armed with a gun and attempting to rob a corner store when a customer who was inside shot him multiple times. Following the shooting, police initially identified the shooter as the store's owner. Sources, including the owner, tell FOX 29 that it was actually a customer who opened fire.The suspect was hit twice in the chest and twice in the abdomen.

PHOENIX - Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has signed bills banning transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams and prohibiting gender reassignment surgeries for minors.The governor described Senate bills 1138 and 1165 as legislation to "protect female athletes" and "to ensure that individuals undergoing irreversible gender reassignment surgery are of adult age.""This legislation is common-sense and narrowly-targeted to address these two specific issues ⁠— while ensuring that transgender individuals continue to receive the same dignity, respect and kindness as every individual in our society," Ducey said in a Twitter thread.Two GOP governors last week bucked conservatives in their party and vetoed bills in Indiana and Utah requiring trans girls to play on boys sports teams.Republicans have said blocking transgender players from girls sports teams would protect the integrity of women’s sports, fearing that trans athletes would have an advantage.Many point to the transgender collegiate swimmer Lia Thomas, who won an individual title at the NCAA Women’s Division I Swimming and Diving Championship last week.But there are few trans athletes in Arizona schools.

PHILADELPHIA - A suspect has died after police say he was shot by a store owner in North Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after noon on the 1400 block of Master Street – a few blocks from Temple University’s campus. Police say the unidentified suspect was armed with a gun and attempting to rob a corner store when the store’s owner shot him multiple times. The suspect was hit twice in the chest and twice in the abdomen. He was taken to Temple University Hospital by responding officers but later succumbed to his injuries. Investigators say guns were recovered at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

A gas pump at a Philadelphia gas station was filled with bullet holes a following a shooting that killed a 28-year-old man over the weekend. PHILADELPHIA - Law enforcement sources tell FOX 29 that a man shot to death at a Philadelphia gas station over the weekend is the same man who drove himself to River's Casino in a bullet-riddled car nearly a month ago. Sources tell FOX 29's Steve Keeley that the 28-year-old man was killed late Sunday night in a hail of gunfire at the Sunoco Gas Station on the 5600 block of Ridge Avenue. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department followed a trail of blood about half a block away and found the unnamed victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a driver wanted for a road rage incident who lead police on a pursuit through Philadelphia was behind the wheel of a carjacked vehicle wanted in connection to a robbery and kidnapping in Pittsburgh. Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that the 24-year-old driver allegedly pointed a gun at a couple while driving a Toyota Camry on the 200 block of Ann Street around 9 p.m. The couple retained the vehicle's information, including its license plate, and contacted police about the incident. Small said officers later pulled over the car on Jasper Street in Kensington. During the traffic stop, Small said the driver got out of the vehicle, then got back into the driver's seat and sped away.

Authorities said the tracked the carjacked vehicle for about an hour before officers caught up to it. PHILADELPHIA - Authorities said two teens were found in a carjacked vehicle Tuesday afternoon that police later found guns and suspected cocaine inside. Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that a woman was carjacked by an armed young man around 4 p.m. on 11th and Stiles streets in North Philadelphia.Police used a tracking device inside the car to follow its location to several neighborhoods over an hour period, Small said. Officers finally caught up to the carjacked Kia sedan on 13th and Lehigh streets, then followed it onto the 1100 block of Silver Street, according to investigators. Small said the stolen vehicle was slammed into by a passing vehicle at the intersection of 11th and Silver streets. A boy and girl, both 17, were taken into custody by trailing officers, according to police.

PHILADELPHIA - The family of a Philadelphia man whose body was found wrapped in a tarp and dumped in a vacant lot in Kensington is searching for answers. According to investigators, the body of 34-year-old Sirius Star was found Friday in the vacant lot on the 2800 block of Ruth Street. Police say Star's hands and feet were bound, and the medical examiner's office determined that he died from a gunshot wound to the forehead. A short video clip obtained by FOX 29 shows two people pushing the body in a shopping cart and trying to move it. In the days following the gruesome discovery, Star's family told FOX 29's Kelly Rule that he split time between Philadelphia and Las Vegas. He worked odd jobs while in Philadelphia and sold solar panels while in Las Vegas. According to investigators, the body of 34-year-old Sirius Star was found Friday in the vacant lot on the 2800 block of Ruth Street.  Family members say Starr was working at a home construction project on Rorer Street, which isn't far from the vacant lot where his body was found.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities believe a man was intoxicated when he jumped the curb of a Philadelphia street and fatally struck a 3-year-old Monday morning. Timothy Robinson, 62, was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Homicide by Vehicle, Homicide by Vehicle while DUI, DUI, Reckless Endangerment of Another Person, and Reckless Driving. According to the District Attorney's Office, Robinson was driving on the 3000 block of West Girard Avenue around 11 a.m. Monday when he hopped the curb and struck a mother and her 3-year-old child. Authorities said the mother was not injured, but the 3-year-old was taken to Temple University Hospital where the child died. "Intoxicated driving is never okay, and this tragedy is why," Krasner said in a statement.

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa - The Philadelphia Major Crimes Auto Squad is attempting to identify two suspects accused of stealing a catalytic converter on the 200 block of Tasker Street in South Philadelphia. Police say the suspects were driving a white Hyundai Sonata as they pulled up and parked across the street from the victim's Honda Civic.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man in critical condition in South Philadelphia on Tuesday. According to police, the shooting happened on the 2800 block of Jackson Street inside of a corner store at 10:32 a.m. The victim, a 52-year old man, was shot once in the leg, authorities say. According to officials, he was taken to Presbyterian Hospital where he remains in critical condition. Authorities say he was an employee of the corner store. No arrests have been made and the case is active and ongoing. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

PHILADELPHIA - Homicide detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating after a man was fatally shot in Kensington. Police say the incident happened on the 800 block of East Willard Street around 10:54 p.m.

A 15-year-old boy was shot twice, including once in the head, Thursday night in Wissinoming.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a Sunoco gas station in Wissahickon Sunday night, marking the city's 120th homicide for the year. Several large bullet holes could be seen in a gas pump as investigators collected spent shell casings left at the scene. According to police, the incident began at approximately 10:58 p.m.

An undercover officer was shot at in Southwest Philadelphia.  PHILADELPHIA - An undercover officer is home recovering after his car was shot at overnight in Southwest Philadelphia, according to authorities. Police say the car he was in was hit by a bullet on the driver's side around 2:30 a.m. near S 58th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard.

Philadelphia Police Cruiser PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are looking into several violent incidents over the weekend that left at least 9 people injured. According to Philadelphia police, officers with the 25th District responded to the 1200 block of West Silver Street around 9:54 p.m. A 26-year-old man was found inside a residence on the 2700 block of North 11th Street with multiple gunshot wounds, police say. He was transported to Temple University Hospital where he is in stable condition, according to officials. At 10:44 p.m., officers responded to the 7900 block of Roosevelt Boulevard and found a 28-year-old with a graze wound to the chest, authorities say. Officials say, the shooting incident happened on the 2600 block of Ryan Avenue and the victim is in stable condition at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital. At 12:30 a.m., a shooting victim flagged down police on the 3600 block of Roosevelt Boulevard with a gunshot wound to the buttocks, according to police. Authorities say the shooting happened near Harbison Avenue and Comly Street and the man is at Albert Einstein Medical Center in stable condition. One hour later, officers with the 16th district responded to a call for a shooting victim in a vehicle at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, police say. According to police, the shooting happened on the 5100 block of Haverford Avenue and a 25-year-old man was shot in the thigh. He is in stable condition, police say. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say a 40-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a car on the 2300 block of North 22nd Street around 1:33 a.m. According to authorities, a person was driving southbound on 22nd Street when it veered left hitting the man